Memphis Mayor Paul Young target of attempted kidnapping and stalking

Memphis Mayor Paul Young was the target of stalking and attempted kidnapping on Wednesday at his Tennessee residence.

The man charged with the crimes, including aggravated criminal trespassing, is Trenton Abston, 25. Memphis Police Department officials said he allegedly scaled a wall into the mayor’s subdivision and knocked on his door. Young, who started his position as mayor in January 2024, said in a Facebook post that the suspect “walked straight to our home” and arrived “with gloves on, a full pocket, and a nervous demeanor.”